England · North East
Structural repairs in Northumberland
Structural repairs across Northumberland: subsidence, cracks, underpinning, wall ties, lintels and claim repairs. Clay soils are found in parts of Northumberland.
- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- North East
- Towns listed
- 6
- Mining legacy
- Coalfield in part
What is the ground like in Northumberland?
South-east Northumberland around Blyth, Ashington and Cramlington lies on the Northumberland coalfield, worked extensively in the past, under a cover of glacial clay. The north and west are hard rock and moorland.
Parts of Northumberland lie on a former coalfield, so a coal mining search is worth checking if movement has no obvious cause.
What usually causes cracking in Northumberland?
Before pricing a repair in Northumberland, we look at these likely causes first.
- Pockets of shrinkable clay, mainly where large trees grow close to the house
- Past coal mining, in the parts of the area that were mined at shallow depth
- Extensions settling on shallower foundations than the house
- Rusting cavity wall ties in 20th-century brick houses
- Extensions and bays moving differently from the main house
What kind of buildings are common here?
Colliery terraces, stone farmhouses and villages, and post-war estates.
Which repairs do we carry out in Northumberland?
- Mining subsidence repairs
- Extension pulling away repairs
- Crack stitching
- Bowing wall repairs
- Subsidence repairs
- Lintel replacement
- Resin injection ground stabilisation
- Subsidence insurance claim repairs
- Chimney stack repairs
- Bay window subsidence repairs
- Floor joist repairs
- Gable end wall repairs
- Structural crack repairs
- Brick arch repairs
- Retaining wall repairs
- Boundary and garden wall repairs
- Underpinning
- Wall tie replacement
- Structural surveys and crack monitoring
- Roof structure repairs
- Concrete repairs
Guide prices in Northumberland
A selection of guide prices on North East rates, including VAT. Each repair page has the full table.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Crack stitching: crack stitching with stainless helical bars | £75 – £165 | per metre of crack |
| Resin injection ground stabilisation: resin injection ground stabilisation | £735 – £1,400 | per metre of wall treated |
| Wall tie replacement: semi-detached house | £2,300 – £4,600 | per house |
| Structural surveys and crack monitoring: structural engineer's inspection and report | £460 – £1,850 | per property |
Towns we cover in Northumberland
We list 6 towns in Northumberland, covering 8 postcode districts in the NE postcode area. The largest are Blyth (about 37,000 people), Cramlington (about 33,000 people) and Ashington (about 28,000 people). Each town page has local postcodes, nearby places and the repairs we carry out there.
Do repairs in Northumberland need approval?
Most crack repairs in England need no approval, but foundation and strengthening work is building work under the Building Regulations. We tell you which applies before a price is agreed.
Questions about structural repairs in Northumberland
Do you cover the whole of Northumberland?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Northumberland, including Blyth, Cramlington, Ashington and Bedlington. A free initial assessment from your photos is the first step.
Is Northumberland affected by subsidence?
Northumberland has a mix of ground, with clay in some places and firmer rock in others. Parts of Northumberland lie on a former coalfield, so a coal mining search is worth checking if movement has no obvious cause. Whether a particular building has moved, and why, needs an investigation on site.
How much do structural repairs cost in Northumberland?
It depends on the repair. On North East rates, crack stitching from about £75 per metre of crack and wall tie replacement on a semi-detached house from about £2,300 per house, including VAT. Your written price follows photos or a survey.
What should I send for a free assessment in Northumberland?
Photos of each crack inside and out with a coin or tape for scale, a wider shot showing where it is on the building, your postcode in Northumberland, and when you first noticed it. If an insurer is involved, include the claim reference.